Lead - ELV Security Systems

Black Box; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Box in Dubai seeks an experienced ELV Security Project Lead to drive delivery from kickoff to handover, coordinating with PMs, site teams and subcontractors. You will ensure installations meet drawings, OEM standards and regulatory guidelines, while leading commissioning, testing and training activities.

The role requires coordinating with authorities, performing FAT/SAT, and providing value engineering and technical guidance to customers throughout pre-sales and post-award phases.

Qualifications

• Experience leading ELV security projects.
• Ability to resolve design and site-level challenges.
• Experience with UAE local regulations (Dubai Police SIRA, Civil Defense).
• FAT/SAT and authority testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead ELV security system projects from kick-off to commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, site teams, subcontractors, and other ELV disciplines.
• Ensure installations align with drawings, specs, OEM guidelines and international best practices.
• Configure VMS, ACS software, alarm systems and network integrations.
• Execute FAT/SAT, authority testing and prove IT security integration.
• Provide technical support during warranty and defect liability periods.
• Support pre-sales and post-award activities with clarifications and value engineering.
• Lead commissioning and system integration; deliver as-built drawings and O&M manuals.

Skills

Project delivery

Technical execution

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Tools

VMS

ACS software

Alarm systems

Network integrations

Job description

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Project Delivery & Technical Execution
• Lead ELV Security System projects from kick-off to commissioning and handover
• Act as the technical authority during project execution, resolving design and site-level challenges
• Coordinate with:
• Project Managers
• Site teams and subcontractors
• Other ELV disciplines (ICT, AV, BMS, Structured Cabling)
• Ensure installations align with:
• Approved drawings and specifications
• OEM guidelines and international best practices

Configure

VMS,ACS software,Alarm systems,Network integrations

Execute

FAT / SAT,Authority testing,Performance validation,Ensure full integration with IT infrastructure ,Support SIRA / authority inspections Train customer IT/security teams

• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
• Serve as the primary technical interface for:
• SME and Enterprise customers
• Main contractors and consultants
• Authorities and inspection teams
• Support pre-sales and post-award activities by:
• Clarifying technical queries
• Providing value engineering and optimization options
• Supporting solution presentations and demonstrations when required
• Build trust through clear communication, timely delivery, and technical excellence
• Regulatory Compliance & Authority Approvals
• Ensure all security systems comply with UAE and Emirate-specific regulations, including:
• Dubai Police SIRA requirements
• Local authority and Civil Defense requirements where applicable
• Manage design submissions, inspections, testing, and final approvals
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving security regulations and standards
• Commissioning, Handover & After-Sales Support
• Lead commissioning and system integration activities
• Ensure delivery of:
• As-built drawings
• O&M manuals
• Testing and certification documents
• Support customer training and transition to operations

Provide technical support and guidance during warranty and defect liability periods

• Team Leadership & Capability Building
• Lead and mentor Engineers, Supervisors, and Technicians
• Set technical standards, best practices, and quality benchmarks
• Support skill development across design, deployment, and troubleshooting
• Commercial & Operational Support
• Support project cost control, variation evaluation, and optimization initiatives
• Assist management with:
• Resource planning
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Continuous improvement of delivery processes

Requirements: